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Post embolization weight loss

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kc10
kc10

So I have the procedure 1 month ago. I've had no pain really the entire time. Took aleve from surgery on for inflammation. So seems like I had it easy. Before surgery, I worked out and ate well. Gained 15 lbs. post surgery I lost 5, but nothing more. Has anyone else experience this? I cut out all sugar and carbs for 3 weeks no change. Is my body still adjusting? If so when did you see results? Thanks in advance.

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  • Briggsy
    Briggsy kc10

    Posted

    I would be interested in any responses as I will be having my op this Monday, and am going on hols in September so would like some weight loss!!
  • angel368
    angel368 kc10

    Posted

    Hi,

    I started losing a bit of weight almost straight away, probably due to sleeping a lot and not having much of an apoetite. After 3 months I had lost 10 pounds and that has remained stable.

    I have seen other women post that they haven't lost much weight or they've gained. Everyone seems to react differently.

  • kjestice
    kjestice kc10

    Posted

    Hello,

    I don't measure by pounds but in inches lost.  I had my UFE mid-January and lost close to 2 inches around the widest part of my waist by the end of February. However I measured again a few days ago, I've gained an inch.  I've been working out and I also did the low-carb diet but I'm thinking that for the first 4 - 6 months that things will continue to be in flux but will hopefully even out soon. 

    Good luck.  If it'll help you, I'll continue to post what happens as I'm a couple of months ahead of you.

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